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Kioxia Unveils High Performance KIOXIA XG10 Series SSDs for PC OEMs

-Kioxia Corporationtoday announced the KIOXIA XG10 Series solid state drives (SSDs), its latest high-performance ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 5:28 am

Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays

Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

BBC 15 May 2026 5:19 am

DevvStream Highlights Southern Energy Renewables Hapag-Lloyd LOI for Green Methanol Project Development and Long-Term Offtake and New Environmental Attributes MOU

-DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq: DEVS) today highlighted Southern Energy Renewables Inc.s recently announced Letter of ...

Antara News 15 May 2026 4:38 am

Cuba ready to consider $100 million U.S. aid offer: Minister

We are ready to hear the details of the proposal and how it would be implemented, Mr. Rodriguez said on X, a day after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio renewed an offer to provide $100 million in aid with conditions.

The Hindu 14 May 2026 10:02 pm

Red and White Fishermen Villages to boost downstreaming: Minister

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said the Red and White Fishermen Village is important ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 9:59 pm

APEC explores ways to strengthen women's engagement in digital economy

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies are exploring ways to strengthen women's engagement ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 9:45 pm

Indonesia records strong growth as spending rises 21.81 pct: Economist

The Executive Director of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef), Esther Sri Astuti, assessed ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 9:24 pm

Healthier homes, shorter cures: Inside Indonesia's TB control efforts

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis can survive for months in damp, poorly ventilated spaces that receive little to no ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 8:52 pm

MOBX to Acquire U.S. Defense Rare Earth, Critical Minerals Company

-Mobix Labs(Nasdaq: MOBX) today announced a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Special Project Delivery LLC ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 8:37 pm

APEC strengthens regional ties to maintain food security, trade

Representatives and food safety regulators from APEC member economies are strengthening cooperation to reduce food ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 8:16 pm

Vessel seized off UAEs Fujairah and heading toward Iranian waters, UKMTO says

Two maritime security sources said the ship was believed to be the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan fishery research vessel

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:11 pm

Seven Indonesian artists showcase their works at the Venice Biennale

The Indonesian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, hosted at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica Venezia in Italy, ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 7:59 pm

RI, Germany deepen cooperation on industrial quality infrastructure

The Indonesian and German governments have strengthened collaboration in the field of national industrial quality ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 7:58 pm

Banten tightens supervision at Soetta Airport to prevent hantavirus

The Banten Provincial Government has heightened vigilance and tightened supervision at Soekarno-Hatta (Soetta) ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 7:40 pm

Nearly 200,000 Indonesian children exposed to online gambling

Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid called on all parties to strengthen education and ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 7:21 pm

Deputy minister urges regions to collaborate amid global challenges

Deputy Home Affairs Minister Akhmad Wiyagus reminded regional governments to collaborate on governance and development ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 5:47 pm

Indonesia teams up with South Korea to upgrade 112 emergency system

The Home Affairs Ministry has established cooperation with South Koreas National Fire Agency to strengthen and ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 5:25 pm

Asset Value Investors (AVI) urges the dismissal of two directors at Wacom

Asset Value Investors Limited (AVI) has submitted shareholder proposals on one of AVI Japan ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 5:17 pm

Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping for September 24 visit at White House

President Trump had a good meeting with President Xi of China. The two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation, the White House said in a statement.

The Hindu 14 May 2026 5:16 pm

NIPPON KINZOKU Strengthens Promotion of L-Core as an Eco-Product: Functional Stainless Steel Achieving High Conductivity via Surface Modification

-NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 5491) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) is proud to announce the strengthened ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 4:51 pm

Indonesia and UNEP deepen climate and carbon market cooperation

The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are strengthening cooperation ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 4:43 pm

Komnas HAM urges participatory approach in Aceh disaster recovery

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) called on the government to adopt a participatory approach in ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 4:02 pm

Indonesia's President's Cup aims to unite nation through football

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir stated that the 2026 Presidents Cup, involving 64 Indonesian League 4 ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 2:58 pm

Attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast unacceptable, says MEA; crew members safe

The statement did not say who had carried out the attack

The Hindu 14 May 2026 2:15 pm

BRICS Foreign Ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices, internal divisions test blocs unity

The meeting brings together diplomats from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa along with newer member countries

The Hindu 14 May 2026 1:14 pm

Indonesia seeks stronger ITTO support for timber sector

The Indonesian government has urged the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) to strengthen support for ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 1:02 pm

China, Arab states deepen innovation cooperation

Since the first China-Arab States Summit in 2022, China and Arab states have taken the goal of building a China-Arab ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 12:31 pm

Xinhua Commentary: Steering China-US relations steadily forward

As U.S. President Donald Trump is kicking off his state visit to China the first by a U.S. president in almost ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 12:26 pm

Philippine President Marcos calls for an emergency meeting after chaos and shooting at Senate

President Marcos Jr. holds meeting with government and security chiefs on May 14, 2026, while police spokesperson Randulf Tuano said one person had been detained and investigations were under way

The Hindu 14 May 2026 12:05 pm

Xinhua Commentary: Why stable China-U.S. ties matter more than ever

U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China comes at a time of global turbulence and profound ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 12:05 pm

RI, Poland strengthen collaboration on women and children protection

Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection, Arifah Fauzi, stated that Polands National Day ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 11:28 am

Indonesia seeks stronger film cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon encouraged stronger film collaboration with Saudi Arabia during the Cannes ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 10:52 am

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in India, to attend BRICS FM meet

Araghchi will be coming face to face with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on Thursday (May 14, 2026) at BRICS Foreign Ministers summit

The Hindu 14 May 2026 10:06 am

President Prabowo stresses firm action to safeguard national wealth

President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed the Indonesian governments commitment to taking decisive law ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 9:33 am

UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit

The announcement came a day after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems, plus personnel to operate them, to the UAE during the war with Iran

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:15 am

Donald Trump, Chinas Xi Jinping meet for high-stakes talks in Beijing

The two leaders will also enjoy a state banquet at the hall in the evening, and Mr. Trump will visit the historic Temple of Heaven, a World Heritage site where China's emperors once prayed for good harvest

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:11 am

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran working on Hormuz protocol to cover costs, says Dy FM Gharibabadi

Israeli airstrikes struck seven vehicles in Lebanon, killing 12 people including a woman and her two children, the Lebanese Health Ministry said

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:09 am

GenNx360 Capital Partners Completes Sale of Precision Aviation Group to VSE Corporation for Approximately $2.025 Billion in Cash and Equity

-GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx360), a New York-based private equity firm, has announced the sale of ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 6:00 am

Nikkiso Signs Agreement With Maran Tankers Management to Provide Aftermarket Service Support

-Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has announced today that it has signed a ...

Antara News 14 May 2026 4:11 am

Assam ships first legal agarwood chips to West Asia

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates receive the consignment, unlocking an industrial potential of 50,000 crore

The Hindu 14 May 2026 3:46 am

President Prabowo orders task force to speed up deregulation efforts

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi to prepare the formation of a special ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 9:30 pm

Prosecutors seek 18 years for ex-minister in Chromebook graft case

Indonesian prosecutors have demanded an 18-year prison sentence for former education minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim over ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 9:23 pm

President eyes 30,000 village co-ops operational by July: Minister

Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that President Prabowo Subianto is targeting around 30,000 Red and White ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 9:16 pm

Watch: Gold and silver import duties doubled following Modis appeal | Above the Fold | 13.05.2026

In todays episode Union government steps up austerity measures as the West Asia crisis deepens, with the Centre doubling gold and silver import duty and BJP leaders cutting convoy sizes, U.S. President Donald Trumps China visit, and more.

The Hindu 13 May 2026 9:09 pm

Indonesia uses AI to crack down on online gambling sites

based technology as a form of commitment to combating online gambling sites in Indonesia.We remain committed ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 8:43 pm

Gradiant Delivers HyperSolved, Its AI Data Center Solution, to Leading Global Hyperscalers

-Gradianttoday announced thatHyperSolved, its end-to-end cooling water solution for AI data centers, ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 8:39 pm

Utah woman who published a book on grief after husbands death to be sentenced for his murder

A Utah woman found guilty of aggravated murder in her husbands death finds out how long she will spend in prison at a sentencing hearing in Park City, Utah

The Hindu 13 May 2026 8:15 pm

Indonesia exports increase despite rupiah weakening against US dollar

Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the government continues to push for higher national exports amid the weakening of the ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 8:15 pm

China, Arab States Forum opens in Cairo to boost the Global South ties

The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum Chinese-Arab Partnership Conference opened on Tuesday at the headquarters ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 7:58 pm

Prabowo pushes for regulatory reform to create jobs

President Prabowo Subianto is pushing for regulatory reform and accelerated business licensing to support job creation ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 7:54 pm

Pakistan to replace Shan Masood, bring Babar Azam as Test captain

Karachi: Pakistan is preparing to replace Shan Masood with Babar Azam as Test captain after the Bangladesh series, following the teams humiliating 104-run defeat in the opening Test in Dhaka on Tuesday, May 12. There has been a strong backlash in Pakistan over the teams performance and the captaincy of Masood, who also endured a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 13 May 2026 7:36 pm

Lawmaker supports deployment of Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon

Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) Dave Laksono supports the governments ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 7:19 pm

Finance, Energy Ministers join forces to boost non-tax state revenue

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa met with Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to discuss ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 6:32 pm

Indonesia issues eid meat storage warning ahead of qurban

The Health Ministry reminded the public to pay attention to food safety standards in processing sacrificial meat ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 6:23 pm

Indonesia delays mining royalty and export levy plan

The Indonesian energy minister and finance minister have agreed to postpone the introduction of royalties and export ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 5:42 pm

Indonesia eyes US$2.8 billion windfall from dormant criminal funds

Indonesia will receive an additional Rp49 trillion (US$2.8 billion) of state funds from unmanaged corruptors ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 5:26 pm

Indonesia gold demand surges 47 percent in Q1 amid safe-haven buying

Demand for gold bars and coins in Indonesia jumped 47 percent in the first quarter of 2026 from the previous year, ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 5:25 pm

Indonesia records highest rice stocks in history: minister

Indonesia has recorded the highest national rice stocks in history at 5.3 million tons, according to Agriculture ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 4:02 pm

Prabowo: US$586.9 million recovery fund can renovate 5,000 Puskesmas

President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the handover of Rp10.27 trillion (US$586.9 million) in administrative fines and ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 4:01 pm

PLN Indonesia Power to develop 495 MW solar project in Bangladesh

PT PLN Indonesia Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangladeshs Bay Group to develop a ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 4:01 pm

Indonesia to auction 10 new oil and gas blocks at IPA Convex 2026

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will launch auctions for 10 new oil and gas blocks at the upcoming ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 3:41 pm

Govt oversees flights from South America preventing Hantavirus

Indonesia's Ministry of Health is paying special attention to passengers entering Indonesia from South America to ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 3:19 pm

Indonesia ensures Eid al-Adha 2026 sacrificial animal supply is secure

The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that the supply of animals for qurbanithe Islamic ritual ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 2:40 pm

Indonesia alerts quarantine offices over hantavirus threat

The Ministry of Health has placed 51 Health Quarantine Offices (BKK) across Indonesia on alert to anticipate the ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 2:31 pm

RI to strengthen economic diplomacy to boost investment: Dy minister

Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno emphasized the importance of strengthening Indonesias economic ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 2:18 pm

Palu SEZ secures US$1.75 billion for battery gigafactory and LNG hub

Indonesia's Palu Special Economic Zone secured a US$1.75 billion investment commitment to develop a battery energy ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 2:12 pm

India's aspiring doctors heartbroken by exam paper leak

Nearly 2.28 million candidates will now have to reappear in a test to secure a place in India's top medical colleges.

BBC 13 May 2026 2:00 pm

RI welcomes Nigerian crude oil supply

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) confirmedcrude oil supplies from Nigeria have arrived in ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 1:44 pm

Indonesia expands internship opportunities in Japan's Miyazaki

The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower is expanding technical internship opportunities for Indonesians in Miyazaki ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 1:37 pm

Govt ready to provide subsidies if imported food price exceed MRP

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasansaid the government is ready to provide ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 1:27 pm

National Police vows serious action against currency crimes

The Indonesia's National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) is committed to takefirm action ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 1:09 pm

Immigration identifies 15 sponsors in Hayam Wuruk online gambling case

The Directorate General of Immigration has identified the sponsors responsible for bringing 320 foreign nationals ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 12:39 pm

RI may withdraw TNI soldier if UNIFIL fails to protect troops

The Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs considers towithdraw theIndonesian Defense ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 11:56 am

Deputy minister calls on regional govts to bolster public literacy

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto has called on regional governments to strengthen literacy culture ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 11:33 am

Indonesia, Australia strengthen cooperation in transport safety

Indonesia and Australia have reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing transportation safety cooperation through ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 11:30 am

Ministry seeks accelerated vaccination as zero-dose children hit 2.3M

Deputy Minister of Health Dante Saksono Harbuwono has called for faster immunization efforts as the number of zero-dose ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 10:24 am

RI's Navy safes illegal smuggling losses of US$841 million

Indonesias navy saves Rp14.75 trillion (US$841.5 million) from a potential state losses in 2025 by ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 9:56 am

Indonesia to build 1,582 fishing vessels by 2028

Indonesia will build 1,582 fishing vessels through 2028 to modernize its aging fleet, boost catches, and ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 9:53 am

Taimei Technology and C&R Research Announce Strategic Partnership to Build AI-Powered Clinical Trial Innovation

Taimei Technology (HK.02576), a leading AI-powered drug clinical development platform company, and C&R ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 9:08 am

Govt reviews 15 segments for Giant Sea Wall at North Coast Java

Indonesia is reviewing 15 coastal segments along northern Java for a giant sea wall project, as ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 8:34 am

10 rescued after a small plane crashes off the Florida coast

The aircraft crashed about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Floridas Vero Beach Regional Airport at around 12:05 p.m.

The Hindu 13 May 2026 7:11 am

CleverTap and Rabbit Rewards win Silver at Thailand MarTech Awards 2026 for real-time, agentic customer engagement

CleverTap, the all-in-one customer engagement platform, has won Silver at theThailand MarTech Awards ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 6:53 am

International Healthcare Week opens today, fuelling healthcare breakthroughs

The fifthInternational Healthcare Week (IHW), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 6:49 am

Boomi Announces FY26 APJ Partner Award Winners

-Boomi, the data activation company, today announced the winners of its FY26 APJ Partner Awards. The program ...

Antara News 13 May 2026 5:08 am

Islamic State claims deadly attack on Syrian government forces

The Syrian state news agency SANA reported that two Syrian army soldiers were killed and others wounded in an attack by unknown assailants on a bus in the Hasakah countryside

The Hindu 13 May 2026 3:33 am

Trump embarks on visit to China, focus on trade

The U.S. President sought to downplay differences with Chinese President Xi Jinping over Iran and the shadow the conflict is casting on global oil markets

The Hindu 13 May 2026 2:05 am

UN condemns child death toll from Israel's West Bank operations

Israeli forces were responsible for a full 93% of the children killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since January 2025

The Hindu 12 May 2026 10:03 pm

Govt to intervene in bond market as rupiah hits 17,500 per U.S. dollar

The Indonesian Government will step into the bond market to stabilize yields and ease pressure on the rupiah, which ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 8:34 pm

The Coming Food Crisis in South Asia

Oil disruptions are cascading into fertilizer markets, weakening agriculture and putting South Asias food security at risk. We've seen this pattern before.

The Diplomat 12 May 2026 7:22 pm

Indonesia urges investors to use embassies for business issues

Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno on Tuesday urged global business leaders to first contact ...

Antara News 12 May 2026 7:16 pm